- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and ACT methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Cynthia
Cynthia Gladyness is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 26 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and major life changes. Cynthia also lists support for parenting, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among her focus areas.
Her style centers on clear, practical conversation. Sessions look at what is happening now and what patterns keep showing up. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered principles, and Motivational Interviewing to help clients name feelings and try new ways of responding.
Cynthia aims to help people sort out communication problems, commitment issues, abandonment or adoption-related concerns, and blended family challenges. She also works with life-stage issues such as aging, hospice and end-of-life topics, and cancer-related stress. She lists coping with disasters, divorce and separation, infidelity, guilt and shame, and isolation as other areas she addresses.
In sessions she guides people through identifying what matters, noticing unhelpful patterns, and practicing small experiments to change behavior. She also provides coaching-style support for career and life transitions. Her background across many years means she brings a range of approaches to fit different problems.
People should expect straightforward communication and a focus on what they want to change. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options flow.
How her approaches translate to online work
Many of her approaches move well to remote sessions. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and naming emotional patterns and attachment-related interactions; online conversations can help people recognize these patterns and practice different responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take small, value-driven actions; it often uses brief exercises and behavioral experiments that fit into everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical tools such as homework and skill practice that transfer easily to online work.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Cynthia will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. That collaborative process guides whether EFT, ACT, CBT, or a mix of methods is the best way forward.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. These practical benefits often help people maintain consistency while they try new skills and habits.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and many life changes such as divorce or caregiving.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
She combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) with CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered work, and Motivational Interviewing to help name feelings and try new responses.
How much experience does she have?
Cynthia has 26 years of clinical experience working in mental health and related support roles.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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